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This trade and transport route linked Mexico City to Santa Fe, NM and connected New Mexico to the wider Spanish Empire.
the Wagon Train Trail
the Santa Fe Trail
the Spanish Trail
El Camino Real
El Camino Real
The Spanish word for conquerors is _______________________.
conastegas
conquistadors
conquestors
conquiques
conquistadors
Why did Spanish conquistadors come to the Americas?
to find gold and other precious metals for the Spanish monarchy
to serve god by converting Indigenous people to Christianity
for personal wealth and glory
All of the Above
to find gold and other precious metals for the Spanish monarchy
to serve god by converting Indigenous people to Christianity
for personal wealth and glory
All of the Above
Which conquistador was found guilty for severe cruelty, leading to being kicked out of office and causing a look at Spanish policies towards Indigenous people?
Oñate
Cortés
Pizarro
Balboa
Oñate
How long did it take Cabeza de Vaca to reach New Spain?
5 years
10 years
6 years
8 years
8 years
What legend did Indigenous people tell Cebeza de Vaca?
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of the Pueblos
The Legend of Riches
The Legend of Cibola
The Legend of Cibola
Spain presented new technology such as _________ which changed the life of people during this time period by __________________.
alphabet: introduce a new writing system
compass : allowing Pueblo people to travel the oceans
acequias : allowing the first set of crops to be planted
firearms : changed warfare and led to colonization
firearms : changed warfare and led to colonization
Which of the following is TRUE about the encounter at the Hawikah (now Zuni) Pueblo?
before the Pueblo people killed Estéban he sent word to Fray Marcos about finding a larger village
Fray Marcos looked at the pueblo from atop of a distant mesa and thought he saw several houses made of gold
Fray Marcos reported that Hawikah was not just on great city but seven that were larger and wealthier than Mexico City
All of the Above
All of the Above
The Spanish believed the Indians (Indigenous/Native Americans) were __________ and __________.
loyal and obedient
uncivilized and savage
intelligent and advanced
curious and loving
uncivilized and savage
____________ led an expedition to find the ______________________________.
Coronado : Seven Cities of Cibola
Pizzaro : Six Cities of Gold
Coronado: Six Cities of Gold
Pizarro : Seven Cities of Cibola
Coronado : Seven Cities of Cibola
What enslaved man made it back to New Spain with Cebeza de Vaca?
Estéban
Pizzaro
Cortez
Montezuma
Estéban
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Cabeza de Vaca?
escaped, traveled west, and reached New Spain
stayed with Indigenous people until his death
was part of the expedition led by Narváez landed on the west coast of Florida
was captured by Indigenous people along with an enslaved African American named Estéban,
stayed with Indigenous people until his death
What did the Zuni warriors attack the expedition with when they approached the village?
water balloons and snowballs
sticks and stones
arrows and swords
stones and arrows
stones and arrows
Which of the following is NOT a thought the Hawikah (now Zuni Pueblo) people had about Estéban?
was an evil spirit
thought he was too demanding
was a spy sent be enemies
saw him as a friend
saw him as a friend
Coronado's expedition were the first Europeans to see the ___________________ and they called it _______________________.
Mount Rushmore : majestic
Grand Canyon : useless piece of property
Mount Taylor: disaster wanting to happen
White Sands : miles of white fluffy clouds
Grand Canyon : useless piece of property
Why was Don Juan de Oñate considered a suitable leader for the new Spanish expedition?
He was a wealthy and experienced leader with a background in battle.
He had previously discovered a large silver mine in New Mexico.
He was the first Spanish explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean.
He was chosen because he had already converted many Indigenous people to Christianity.
He was a wealthy and experienced leader with a background in battle.
Why was the 90-mile stretch of El Camino Real called Jornada del Muerto?
It was a long and dangerous journey with little water or rest.
It was the site of a major battle between the Spanish and Indigenous peoples.
It was filled with gold and silver mines that brought wealth to explorers.
It was a fertile and resource-rich land where travelers could easily find food and water
It was a long and dangerous journey with little water or rest.
Which of the following was NOT a cultural difference the Indigenous people encountered when dealing with the Spanish?
Both the Spanish and Indigenous peoples had no form of governance or societal structure.
The Spanish practiced Christianity, whereas Indigenous peoples had diverse spiritual beliefs.
The Spanish sought to expand their empire, while Indigenous groups aimed to preserve their lands and traditions.
The Spanish followed a monarchy, while many Indigenous groups had tribal leadership.
Both the Spanish and Indigenous peoples had no form of governance or societal structure.
Why did the Acoma Pueblo Indians believe they could resist the Spanish?
They had superior weapons and a larger army than the Spanish.
Their pueblo was located on a high mesa with a steep, difficult-to-climb cliff.
They had formed an alliance with other Pueblo tribes to fight against the Spanish.
The Spanish had already abandoned their efforts to control the region.
Their pueblo was located on a high mesa with a steep, difficult-to-climb cliff.
Why did the Spanish choose to remain in New Mexico after Oñate left in 1607?
They discovered large amounts of gold and silver in the region.
They wanted to continue converting Pueblo Indians to Catholicism.
They feared attacks from rival European powers if they left.
The Pueblo Indians invited them to stay and govern their communities.
They discovered large amounts of gold and silver in the region.